Americus Georgia a thriving county seat and healthful resort
The piece extols Americus as Southwest Georgia’s Commercial Capital, noting its strategic rail connections, proximity to Andersonville and the Florida line, and strong agricultural diversity. It highlights a temperate climate, robust population growth, high land values, and grand civic buildings including a marble post office and a $150,000 Windsor Hotel block, portraying Americus as a prosperous, healthful, and rapidly developing city with ample housing demand.
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Desoto
Savannah
Georgia
Atlanta
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Cleveland cabinet moves shape Reed by new appointments
The March 10 dispatch describes President Cleveland’s cabinet shifts and expected policies. It notes Hemphill’s inquiry confirming non-rewarding patronage, Maxwell’s appointment as fourth assistant postmaster general, and crowded offices as politicians seek favors.
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South Carolina
Expresary
John Goode
Virginia
Senate
Carlisle
Wall Street
Gordon
Smith
Maxwell
New York
Georgia
Paul Trammell
Internal Revenue
Welborn Colquitt
Trammell
Treasury Department
Wryeming
Dunresse
Wye
Beckwith
Anata Fom
Osborn
Atlanta Book Suppression Rumor Delays Carnival of Crime
ATLANTA March 10 The demand for the book At Inota's Bisek Week or a Carnival of Crime delays its sale as printers claim the title is being suppressed or used for advertising. Posters announced it was on sale but no copies were available and inquiries mounted.
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Foote
Moppy
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Minister Struck by Bandits in Winatow County
D A Stratton of Elmott Texas, a Christian order minister, was traveling through Winatow County when a gang on horseback raided his party. They tied up the papers, robbed him of a gold watch and money, and left him without clothes. He was forced to walk and later reported the incident to authorities. The assailants warned him to leave the area and attempted to hang him with reins during the confrontation.
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Texas
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Nashville
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Patch
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Sharp renter avoids tax mix in marshal sale case
A Megro Tenant among others is surprised by a long marshal sale list. The owner rented to a black man for years and paid taxes, while the white owner filed tax returns in his own name for the rented houses. The clerk notes ownership confusion, and the tax bill now faces question of responsibility as the black tenant has been paying tax receipts. Treasury notes and gold exchange offers also appear in market reports from Washington.
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Chicago
Treasury
Prominent Dodge County Citizens Face Federal Fraud Suit
A federal suit filed in Dodge County alleges fraud involving Norman W. Dodge and others with connections to the Nor Mandate Lumber Company in Georgia. Claims cover forged deeds, timber theft, and leases, seeking injunctions and payback with interest as the case proceeds before Judge Speer.
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United States
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Daniel Melee Allen Pescock
John T. Cadwell
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Gate City National Bank report sent to Comptroller of Currency
Atlanta March 10 bank examiners forwarded their report on Gate City National Bank to the Comptroller of the Currency. They recommend resuming business. the shortage was tallied at $100,000, with figures moving from $5,000 to $70,000 to $49,000. Examiners note collateral mainly Redwine’s hat, and that stockholders’ loss may be capped, while other bankers hesitate to aid.
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